"Won't it be safe for my brother-in-law to go alone every day?"

"How about I let Eleven go with him?"

Huo Xiaolong was still a little worried. After all, this was the palace. Since her grandfather had been able to hide in the palace for so many years, what if there were other experts?

According to Zhang's mother, the current steward Wang in the manor is just as powerful as her father. How many people in the martial arts world can match Zhang the Alliance Leader?

“Okay, Grandpa will go with them too.”

Butler Wang also enjoyed listening to them chat, especially the girls; their accents were really interesting.

"Grandpa, where are you going? It's so late at night, what old man doesn't stay home and sleep?"

The girl really didn't want this gray-haired old man to do things for her, no matter how good his kung fu was.

The saying "Youth has the upper hand" is not just a saying.

"It's alright, the elderly don't sleep much at night."

Butler Wang sat on the steps, waved his hand, and leisurely munched on a chicken leg with his legs crossed.

It's been a while since we've had any activities, so it would be nice to visit the palace.

———Shuhua Palace

"Your Majesty, are you aware that the Prince of Zhenbei met with the emperor in court today and asked you to lead troops out of the palace to support the Grand General?"

Ruyi didn't tell her about this beforehand. Ruyi knew that Xiao Lanhua didn't want to stay when she brought the child to the palace for a stroll from time to time. But she had no choice. She had to put the Emperor and her family at ease.

Even in front of me, he never said a word of annoyance.

I didn't tell her because I was afraid of disappointing her. If things didn't work out, it would be so heartbreaking.

The palace was already desolate; such a blow would be too disheartening even for someone with a heart of stone.

The beautiful woman was having Qingsong comb her hair in front of the mirror. The maid's technique was so comfortable that she was starting to feel drowsy. However, upon hearing this, her sharp eyes suddenly snapped open, and she turned to look at Fuzhong, asking...

"How could that be? I am a Noble Consort! How can the Emperor's woman leave the palace to lead troops?"

"Your Majesty, it's true."

The young eunuch looked at Xiao Lanhua with anticipation and excitement in his eyes. He was genuinely happy for his master and was also a little restless. If his master went out of the palace, he would definitely take him with him. How wonderful it would be to go out and see the world! Which eunuch in the entire palace had such an honor?

It's been a long time since Xiao Lanhua cried. The last time her mistress cried was on the day of the general's wedding. She was unwilling to accept that she couldn't attend her brother's wedding because of her longing. For a moment, the woman was overwhelmed by despair, but only for a moment. She quickly rallied and vowed that the Xiao family would never admit defeat!

This time, her tears held a mixture of joy and emotion.

Even if, even if this doesn't work out, it doesn't matter...

No wonder his brother and sister-in-law dote on Huo Xiaolong; this child is indeed lovable.

It's good that you have the intention.

Consort Xiao sat back in her rosewood chair, and Qing Song came over to gently wipe away her tears. Then, the beauty gave instructions to the eunuch.

"Go and instruct the kitchen to prepare a bowl of soup for tomorrow. I will pay my respects to the Emperor at noon."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager's poisoning was finished, but the head steward of the Prince's Mansion was unwilling to return to the mansion with Miao Cuifang and Eleven.

"Let's go, Chief Steward."

The white-haired old man waved to them from the rooftop, then whispered...

"You two go back first, I'll come back in a few days."

"Why wait a few days? If you don't go back, the Prince of Zhenbei will nag us to death, and he'll even give us half the money, you believe it?"

Today, November 11th, he grew a beard. Recently, Liu Xiaohua has been into sketchbooks featuring rugged men, all of whom have beards, so he copied that style and got one too.

"Yes, you have to come back with us, and then you can come back later."

Miao Cuifang's allowance for her son this month seems insufficient. It seems the child spends all his money on snacks for Lu Wangji's daughter every month, it's not about the money.

It's like being completely captivated at this age.

But their daughter is really beautiful!

He's not much different from Huo Xiaolong when he was a child, and he's much more obedient than the little tyrant of the red-light district. At least he doesn't need someone to accompany him when he goes out.

I'm so envious, I want one too.

The head steward of the Prince's mansion, with his fingers delicately curled and a handkerchief clutched in his hand, addressed the two of them.

"Oh dear, once I go back, I won't be able to come back~ Do you two think my little Cen Ang is a pushover? I might not even be able to beat her now, hurry up and go back to report."

"Just say I'm meeting an old friend in the palace."

"Meeting old friends? That's just the chief steward's excuse."

Huo Xiaolong wanted to make the Emperor anxious, so he had to intercept the military governor's secret letter. The last line of defense for the military governor's secret letter was in the palace, and only he knew where the carrier pigeon house was.

Before Consort Xiao went to war, not even a pigeon could fly over!

"Dad, let's go home, hurry up."

At some point, Cen Ang, dressed in light black armor, appeared behind Eunuch Wang. The old man turned around somewhat awkwardly and smiled.

"Look at you, kid, what are you doing running around in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? Didn't your godfather tell you not to run around in the palace at night?"

"Father, I am forty-two years old this year."

The woman's words were cold, which made Old Wang feel a little wronged.

I just wanted to help out, otherwise it would be embarrassing for his brothers to just sit around doing nothing.

Two men led the way, while Cen Ang and Eunuch Wang walked side by side behind.

"I knew something was off about you today. How old are you? Still doing that 'hawk-training' thing?"

"At your age, can't you just stay quietly in the Prince's mansion? Playing dominoes with your brothers, going out to walk your birds, and drinking tea would be so much better."

Eunuch Wang said somewhat dejectedly

"Godfather, this is too boring. Why don't you have a baby for Godfather to take care of?"

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